Hotline Miami

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1873 Ratings

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  1. AT_Reviews
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This in definitely an incredible indie game. Every single ounce of this game is oozing with style and 80s flair. The soundtrack is easily one of the best i have heard in a video game ever and fits absolutely beautifully to the setting. The combat can be brutally difficult and challenging but also fair. Every time you die you feel like its your fault. The game also has a fair amount ofThis in definitely an incredible indie game. Every single ounce of this game is oozing with style and 80s flair. The soundtrack is easily one of the best i have heard in a video game ever and fits absolutely beautifully to the setting. The combat can be brutally difficult and challenging but also fair. Every time you die you feel like its your fault. The game also has a fair amount of content considering that it has been made by a smaller indie team and will likely give you a good few hours of playtime.

    I find myself coming back to this game frequently, the setting, style, music and combat truly make this game one of the most well made indie game i have ever played.

    I highly recommend this game and think it is a crowning achievement from the developers over at Dennaton games.    … Expand
  2. Denvers
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Hotline Miami is a stealth/puzzle game with hardcore action elements that combine to make one awesome game. Walking around smashing incredibly pixelated heads in with a samurai sword, only to steal the man you just killed's shotgun to blast your way through tons of enemies is a blast. Be careful, though, as the enemies are easily alerted and all kill you with one hit, making this game veryHotline Miami is a stealth/puzzle game with hardcore action elements that combine to make one awesome game. Walking around smashing incredibly pixelated heads in with a samurai sword, only to steal the man you just killed's shotgun to blast your way through tons of enemies is a blast. Be careful, though, as the enemies are easily alerted and all kill you with one hit, making this game very tough.

    Final Verdict - 8 (Great)    … Expand
  3. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Recomendado a todos los que no tienen miedo de participar en un viaje lleno de prueba y error, muchas maneras creativas de matar a los enemigos y participar en un loco, sobre la historia muy buena! Y lo más importante ... la banda sonora es brutal!
  4. explorerbay
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Frenetic gameplay, great music, the masks, the mechanics, everything is great. An amazing indie game.
  5. RankSpot
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    80's Miami was a hub for drugs and violence, you see that clearly in this game.
    You experience it through a crazy, nightmare inducing storyline where nothing is explained to you, you're left alone trying to figure it out as you murder every single person in your path, creating a bloody mess while listening to the most perfect soundtrack maybe ever.
  6. Mitya64
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Ну это просто шедевр. Бодрый геймплей под крутую музыку в стиле ретровейва в 80х годах. Тема с масками и ультранасилием очень крутая и стильная.
  7. Kotofon
    May 9, 2020
    7
    Клёво.
    Разнообразие оружия - тут вам и бейсбольная бита, и кирпич, и катана, огнемёт, пулемёт, гранаты, и конечно же бензопила! вообщем все для зрелищной мясорубки.
    Маски - они тут играют важную роль. В зависимости от надетой маски, которую выбираешь перед началом уровня, изменяется какой-то аспект геймплея. Например, Тигр - летальные кулаки, Лошадь - убиваешь дверью, если за ней    Клёво.
    Разнообразие оружия - тут вам и бейсбольная бита, и кирпич, и катана, огнемёт, пулемёт, гранаты, и конечно же бензопила! вообщем все для зрелищной мясорубки.
    Маски - они тут играют важную роль. В зависимости от надетой маски, которую выбираешь перед началом уровня, изменяется какой-то аспект геймплея. Например, Тигр - летальные кулаки, Лошадь - убиваешь дверью, если за ней находится враг, Пантера - делает вас быстрее и т.д. Есть даже маска, которая переводит все диалоги на французский.
    Сюжет - ну такой простенький, да он тут особо и не нужен, так для галочки.
    Битвы с боссами, довольно сложные, как и вся игра впринципе.
    Если вам нравится стилистика 80-ых, то сие творение для вас.    … Expand
  8. marpolaris
    Apr 23, 2020
    7
    Adictivo gráficamente perfecto muy creativo cyberpunk pero muy difícil hay que tener buenos reflejos, en momentos es frustrarte pero es muy adictivo te obliga a ser mejor cada juego logra el poderlo re jugar y siempre sacarle provecho
  9. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    Hotline Miami is far more that what I had imagined when I first saw its screenshots for the first time. "How come my friends are recommending so insistently this 8/16 bits game ?". And here I am, after completing the two episodes, thinking they're definitely both among the best games I've played. Just that.

    Three elements make Hotline Miami great: 1) its gameplay. Although seemingly    Hotline Miami is far more that what I had imagined when I first saw its screenshots for the first time. "How come my friends are recommending so insistently this 8/16 bits game ?". And here I am, after completing the two episodes, thinking they're definitely both among the best games I've played. Just that.

    Three elements make Hotline Miami great:

    1) its gameplay. Although seemingly simple, the gameplay is surprisingly nervous, fast-paced and enjoyable. Seeing the enemies behind the walls allows to plan your actions, but after the first bullet is shot, the adrenaline kicks-in and your reflexes and speed of action have to do the rest. Gory, nervous, just like Jacket really is.

    2) its atmosphere. How can a seemingly retro game make a player feel nervous, crazy, repulsed by the craziness, or enjoy violence ? Yet with cynical details on the characters' faces, sequences of Jacket talking to his masks, or aggressive dialogues, the atmosphere is set and felt intensely. And this aspect is even pushed much further in the second episode.

    3) its scenario. Yes, this game looks like shooting everywhere, but once you reached the end of the game you come to realise many things and that there is a real, well-thought story behind all this. And there again, it's the tip of the iceberg until you play the second episode.

    Add to this divine soundtracks, and you get a true masterpiece. Absolute must-have.    … Expand
  10. dirceusoaresjr
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    Um dos melhores jogos indies que eu já joguei, não sou um fá desses jogos, mas esse é excelente. Destaque mais que especial para a trilha sonora que é sensacional (vindo de alguém que não gosta de música eletrônica).
  11. Pedro_Batista91
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo do planeta, uma pena que a sequência desse game não seja igual a essa obra prima.

    1000/10
  12. Vladil2122
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story Mode 10/10
    Я всем советую эту замечательную игру
  13. Trunestor
    Feb 14, 2020
    8
    I like this game. Vaporwave aesthetics just fit the game. If they weren't, game would be 5/10 or less. Music made me appreciate vaporwave. Definitely a game to play on. Not for casuals though, this game is frustrating. It is a challenge, but maybe too much.
  14. Claytality
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Hotline Miami delivers a fast-paced, unforgiving, arcade style experience that is quite enjoyable. There are masks which change how your character does his killing. The music is good but all electronic. Short game but sweet. Good for speedrunning.

    Watch a video of the gameplay to get a feel for it.

    Bought for $2.50 on sale, played 7 hours, got half the achievements. Recommended.
  15. simrik
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    Music 10/10
    Action 10/10
    Humor 9/10
    Gameplay 8/10

    Unfortunately in overall a bit short as a game in total.
  16. felipguilera10
    Jan 30, 2020
    8
    Videojuego brutal, pero brutal de verdad en muchos sentidos. Brutal por lo sangriento que es. Brutal por lo tremendamente adictivo que es. Brutal porque no sabes que le esta pasando al personaje matando a centenares de mafiosos sin fin. El unico punto negativo que le veo al juego es la corta duración, a pesar de que es muy rejugable. Lo compre por 1,5€. Que más le puedo pedir?
  17. 608
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is phenomenal, the variety of play styles and masks is amazing and the story is complicated but it really is heartbreaking. this game is great.
  18. MegaEike
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    Incredibly addictive, fast paced,stealth game, even after finishing it, you'll get yourself playing again just for fun, quick rounds, challenging and simple commands, perfect.
  19. bigfallow1
    Jun 27, 2019
    8
    * Unique visual style
    * Very cool high-quality music, straight shakes
    * Excellent blood effects and basically all effects. * Beats are felt, all animations and effects are super smooth * When you pass the level you need to return to the car, returning you go through the entire location, that is, in fact, this is a backtracking and you see all mess that you created of, all the corpses    * Unique visual style
    * Very cool high-quality music, straight shakes
    * Excellent blood effects and basically all effects.
    * Beats are felt, all animations and effects are super smooth
    * When you pass the level you need to return to the car, returning you go through the entire location, that is, in fact, this is a backtracking and you see all mess that you created of, all the corpses are destroyed furniture, its nice
    * Excellent sound design and quality
    * Interestingly implemented mechanics with masks    … Expand
  20. NotBanMePLZ
    May 17, 2019
    9
    Шедевральный саундтрек, че тут еще говорить. Геймплей тоже крутой хардкорный, очень хардкорный. Та вроде писать и неченого больше.
  21. Spoonman
    May 9, 2019
    7
    I have to say, I haven't seen so many 10 ratings on a game since The Last of Us on the PS3!
    Yet there are so many negative reviews. I don't get it.
    So here's the deal.... We have a top down shooter with NES style graphics, a high level of blood, gore, violence, and even some brief nudity (8-bit style!), and a stylized soundtrack of some low end "wub wub"... So what's not to love?!?    I have to say, I haven't seen so many 10 ratings on a game since The Last of Us on the PS3!
    Yet there are so many negative reviews. I don't get it.

    So here's the deal.... We have a top down shooter with NES style graphics, a high level of blood, gore, violence, and even some brief nudity (8-bit style!), and a stylized soundtrack of some low end "wub wub"... So what's not to love?!?

    Well, I have to admit I was really enjoying the first few levels. I was dying pretty often at first, but that's part of the learning experience and there is no penalty or 3 lives per game business.

    What I didn't like is the difficulty spike around level 5. It goes from only a couple enemies having weapons to EVERY enemy have fully automatic guns along with rabid dogs darting at you.
    So basically it plays like this... If a gun toting enemy sees you YOU ARE DEAD!

    It quickly becomes a game of "Don't throw the (with apologies to Q•bert) controller at the TV!
    It's a bit like being sniped by someone you can't see over and over again.

    Very frustrating IMO and I grew up playing, and in most cases, beating some of the harder classics such as Ninja Gaiden 1-3, Ghosts 'N Goblins, & Battletoads.

    Had they oven the player a fraction of a second to see and respond to an enemy it would have helped. O even a lesser difficulty option, but no, it plays like its on Maniac mode all the time.

    Perhaps the developer can add a slightly easier difficulty via an update. I've seen this happen before. I would definitely jump back in and play if they evened up the odds a bit.    … Expand
  22. crimsondoor
    Apr 23, 2019
    7
    Story is non-existent, graphics and art style are ok if they are your cup of tea. Not mine though. I have no interest in the 80s-esque purple palette, 8-bit look and "vaporwave" music (ugh I freaking hate this term). The game is basically an endless trial-and-error process... So after the 100th time you finally cleared the stage but you would feel "relief", not "satisfaction", and youStory is non-existent, graphics and art style are ok if they are your cup of tea. Not mine though. I have no interest in the 80s-esque purple palette, 8-bit look and "vaporwave" music (ugh I freaking hate this term). The game is basically an endless trial-and-error process... So after the 100th time you finally cleared the stage but you would feel "relief", not "satisfaction", and you would think to yourself "why did I spend so much time on this damn thing..."

    There are some notable control issues as well. For example you often get killed by enemies outside the screen. Perhaps this is intended by the developers but I don't understand what the point is. I mean, the enemies can see you so it makes no sense you can't see them. The worst is the awkward aiming/rotation issue - you can't melee enemies if they are close to you. In fact I've died many times from this way. On another note, It's very easy to miss with the guns and throw weapons because of the aforementioned aiming issue and the tininess of the projectile path (without exaggeration it's just a thin line), but enemies have 100% accuracy and will kill you with one bullet so it's pretty unfair. Weapons are hard to pick up and they sometimes get stuck under walls and furnitures... And these are just the few of them.

    If you are a masochist, there are other interesting and difficult games that actually give you satisfaction when you complete them so I find no point playing this game.    … Expand
  23. Noah-
    Mar 16, 2019
    8
    The gameplay is very fast and fun. I passed the game in one breath. Later, another 2 times passed. The game is very cool.
  24. VincentVegan
    Mar 5, 2019
    8
    Dieses Spiel wird durch und durch durch den großartigen Soundtrack getragen. Ein regelrechter Trip.
  25. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    8
    I really liked this game. Had fun most of the time. Got frustrated a lot, but I finished it. It certainly was an experience, I won't forget. Also I love isometry, so the game gets bonus points for that. Pickens approves.
  26. BigusDickus86
    Feb 12, 2019
    9
    It's a very addictive, fun and well made game. I highly recommend it to any hardcore gamer. This is not for casuals, in most situations it is a one hit kill for both you and your enemies. I completed the story in under 6 hours, being an average player. It also has great replay value, due to different masks you obtain throughout the game(which give you different skills/weapons).
  27. RazorSamurai
    Jan 10, 2019
    8
    я когда узнал что хотлайн маями вышел в 12 году немного встал в ступор потому что как будто это было вчера а в 12 я только создал стим аккаунт вроде... У меня реально проблемы со временем и памятью. Но не суть, хотлайн маями хорошая игра и даже очень, но я не понимаю людей которые типа пиздят про то как правильно в неё играть типа набивай комбо собирай маски, вы че ебанулись? Это играя когда узнал что хотлайн маями вышел в 12 году немного встал в ступор потому что как будто это было вчера а в 12 я только создал стим аккаунт вроде... У меня реально проблемы со временем и памятью. Но не суть, хотлайн маями хорошая игра и даже очень, но я не понимаю людей которые типа пиздят про то как правильно в неё играть типа набивай комбо собирай маски, вы че ебанулись? Это игра проходняк которую один раз проходишь и слушая саундтрек вспоминаешь о нем как о хорошем сладком сне и все. Первая часть намного лучше второй а об этом я расскажу в обзоре второй части. В принципе всю благодарность надо выразить композиторам потому что без музыки точнее без этой музыки той самой драйвовой на которую я еще два года назад подсел но в саму игру прошел только недавно игра бы была без души. Почти всю работу делает музыка а поклацать по мышке это просто приятный бонус и не более. Так что твердую семерку игра заслуживает без проблем.… Expand
  28. NightGeisha
    Jan 1, 2019
    8
    Hotline Miami is a fantastic game that sits on top of they key stones:

    - Its exaggeratedly bloody VIOLENCE. - Its awesome MUSIC. - Its retro-style, arcade SIMPLICITY. Its "bloody brutal" and very challenging. Level after level we begin to see the game more as an impossible puzzle than as a top-down action game. One of those games to keep around, for that hours that I'm on it for    Hotline Miami is a fantastic game that sits on top of they key stones:

    - Its exaggeratedly bloody VIOLENCE.
    - Its awesome MUSIC.
    - Its retro-style, arcade SIMPLICITY.

    Its "bloody brutal" and very challenging. Level after level we begin to see the game more as an impossible puzzle than as a top-down action game.

    One of those games to keep around, for that hours that I'm on it for a "killing spree".    … Expand
  29. Caerleon
    Dec 26, 2018
    7
    Don't even try to understand the plot. Just enjoy the game.

    It's just some unimaginable dance of death. They successfully conveyed the atmosphere of '80s movies and' 90s. Perfect music perfectly adds to the entourage of the madness. Dozens of options for killing enemies. Think, plan, fight your way through crowds of enemies.
  30. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    Best muuuuurder game of this decade! I even have a tattoo as proof!

    Psychopathic atmosphere with one of the best game soundtracks out there.
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Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best PC Game of 2012
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#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 51
  3. Negative: 1 out of 51
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 6, 2013
    87
    From the get-go, Miami’s presentation has a unique style, with vivid colors, generous amounts of post-process filtering and a stunning soundtrack (you will just let the game play on, only to hear the tracks). But at the same time, all notions of continuous fast-paced action gameplay disappear. Hotline Miami is essentially a top-down stealth game, that rewards the player with imaginative (and quite violent) kill animations. [January 2013]
  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 18, 2012
    88
    A stylish slice of retro carnage. This is the bloodiest, least forgiving game of the year. [Jan 2013, p.85]
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Dec 17, 2012
    90
    A drug-induced coma of violence, strategy, death and rebirth. [Jan 2013, p.67]
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